Bitcoin
Bitcoin
BTC
$103,172.00
1d: -0.59%
7d: -0.08%
$103,172.00
-0.59%
Ethereum
Ethereum
ETH
$2,473.07
1d: -4.16%
7d: -1.05%
$2,473.07
-4.16%
Polkadot
Polkadot
DOT
$4.61
1d: -3.93%
7d: -9.16%
$4.61
-3.93%
Solana
Solana
SOL
$165.43
1d: -2.88%
7d: -3.96%
$165.43
-2.88%
XRP
XRP
XRP
$2.34
1d: -2.85%
7d: -3.23%
$2.34
-2.85%
Shiba Inu
Shiba Inu
SHIB
$0.00001412
1d: -4.59%
7d: -11.65%
$0.00001412
-4.59%

Open-Source Blockchain

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Table of contents
    1. 0.2. How Open-Source Blockchains Work
    2. 0.4. Why Open-Source Blockchains Matter

An open-source blockchain is a blockchain network whose underlying code is publicly available for anyone to view, use, or contribute to. It supports transparency, collaboration, and decentralized innovation.

How Open-Source Blockchains Work

These blockchains publish their source code, often on platforms like GitHub, so developers and researchers can examine, audit, and build upon it. Communities can propose upgrades, identify bugs, or even fork the project to create new blockchains with different rules or goals.

Why Open-Source Blockchains Matter

Open-source blockchains form the backbone of trustless systems. Projects like Bitcoin and Ethereum thrive because anyone can verify how they work. This openness boosts security, avoids hidden backdoors, and allows for collective problem-solving, making the technology more resilient and future-proof.